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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.96, 20,154.06 and 8,315.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.96, 20,154.06 and 8,315.88 is: 11,473.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.96 : 20,154.06 = 8,315.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.96/20,154.06 = 8,315.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.96x = 20,154.06 × 8,315.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.96x = 167,598,744.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,598,744.47/14,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,473.11

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